Gynecologic Oncology

General Radiation Oncology

Questions discussed in this category

If an anatomical defect forms due to rapid disease response from pelvic radiation for large gynecological tumors, is it safe to proceed with a further radiotherapy boost

For instance, a fistula is formed in the vagina either with respect to bladder/rectum, while treating the cervix, and there is no gross residual disea...

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Is there evidence to support or argue against intermittent fasting for cancer patients?

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With the addition of pembrolizumab following chemoradiation per KEYNOTE-A18, would you be less likely to treat the paraaortic chain prophylactically?

If a patient with a positive node just above the common iliac bifurcation, and will be treated with chemoradiation --> pembrolizumab according to A...

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When do you prefer to use bolus for treating superficial tumors adjacent to or involving the skin surface, especially for complex surface anatomy in the pelvis, head/neck, and extremity regions?

What type of bolus configuration do you favor in these settings? Examples include bulky cancers involving curved surfaces in challenging head/n...

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Do you typically recommend avoiding neupogen during radiation treatments?

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What is your approach to cancer patients who inquire about alternative or complementary treatments?

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How would you manage radiation cystitis in a vulvar cancer patient still receiving EBRT with known history of cystocele and who is otherwise hemodynamically stable?

If the radiation cystitis is hemorrhagic without clots how would you manage this?

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How would you manage an endometrial adeno abdominal wall recurrence at the port site from prior laparoscopic surgery?

Would you offer radiation therapy? If so, what dose and fractionation would you use?

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Do you recommend probiotics to patients receiving pelvic radiotherapy?

Is there a specific brand or formulation you prefer? The literature supporting the use of probiotics does not standardize the type or dose of probiot...

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How do you typically prescribe dose to a PTV for standard IMRT plans?

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When would you add an extra radiation dose to compensate for treatment breaks?

Apart from H&N SCC, are there times where adding an extra dose of radiation due to a tx break is appropriate? Is there a decent equatio...

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How should you manage a coronavirus infected/suspected patient who is receiving radiotherapy and cannot interrupt or delay their cancer treatment?

How would you approach a patient who is receiving chemoRT but has confirmed COVID-19 with minor symptoms, as breaking treatment for 2 weeks quarantine...

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What are the current official guidelines regarding managing patients during COVID-19?

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